Re-Elect Representative Tavis Hasenfus

Delivering for Winthrop & Readfield

Dedicated local leader, attorney, parent, and House Chair of the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee working tirelessly for strong schools, safe communities, lake protection, and economic opportunity in District 57.

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Dist. 57

Winthrop & Readfield

Chair

Criminal Justice Comm.

3rd Gen

Local Resident

Tavis Hasenfus

Maine State Representative • House District 57

Attorney • Community Coach • Watershed Advocate

Serving Maine Families & Local Communities

Dedicated Public Servant

Meet Tavis Hasenfus

Tavis Hasenfus is a dedicated community leader, practicing attorney, and State Representative serving Winthrop and Readfield in Maine House District 57.

Born and raised in Central Maine, Tavis brings deep local roots to the State House. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 2006, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine in 2010, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Maine Law in 2013. As a local attorney, he helps Maine families and small businesses navigate complex legal challenges with integrity and fairness.

In the Legislature, Tavis serves as the House Chair of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, where he works to balance smart, effective public safety policies with justice reform, first responder support, and addiction response efforts.

Above all, Tavis is a family man. He and his wife are raising three children attending local public schools. You will often find Tavis on local fields, diamonds, and ice rinks coaching youth baseball, hockey, and flag football, or participating in conservation efforts to protect our pristine local lakes.

Rooted Education

Winthrop HS '06 • UMaine '10 • Maine Law '13

Local Parent

3 children in local Winthrop & Readfield public schools

Tavis Hasenfus speaking at a public memorial event

Community Leadership & Public Service

Representative Tavis Hasenfus speaking at a local community event in District 57.

Leadership & Community Service

House Chair: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Pre-K Advocate: Chair of the Commission to Expand Universal Full-Day Pre-K
Lake Conservation: Active member & supporter, Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
Youth Sports Coach: Local Youth Baseball, Hockey, and Flag Football Coach
Small Business Sponsor: Authored tax reform legislation (LD 191) for local small businesses

Action & Results

Key Priorities & Legislative Achievements

Delivering pragmatic solutions for our students, small businesses, public safety, and pristine natural environment.

Strong Public Schools & Pre-K

As Chair of the Commission to Expand Universal Full-Day Pre-K, Tavis championed investments in early education, expanding options for working parents while fully funding local public schools.

Universal Pre-K Leader

Lakes & Natural Resources

Protecting the health of Cobbossee Lake, Maranacook, Annabessacook, and local watersheds against invasive species like milfoil, ensuring clean water and recreational heritage for future generations.

Friends of Cobbossee Partner

Small Business & Tax Relief

Sponsored and passed LD 191, creating a pass-through entity tax credit for Maine small businesses. Advocate for employer childcare credits and historic property tax relief.

Passed LD 191 Tax Credit

Public Safety & Smart Policy

Leading the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to ensure local law enforcement and first responders have the tools, recruitment support, and resources needed to keep Winthrop & Readfield safe.

House Committee Chair